News from May 2018


Getting divorced? Battles over ‘custody’ could be a thing of the past with divorce reforms
Posted on May 22, 2018 at 6:33 pm and is filed under Uncategorized

By The Canadian Press – May 22, 2018 The federal government has introduced new legislation that aims to help families settle disputes outside court, emphasize the well-being of impacted children and better enforce child support. Justice officials say there have not been substantial updates to federal family laws in 20 years. The legislation proposes “child-focused” […]


Marin Voice: New film exposes crisis in U.S. family courts
Posted on May 4, 2018 at 1:33 pm and is filed under Uncategorized

Marin Voice: New film exposes crisis in U.S. family courts By Kathleen Russell – May 4, 2018 April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. For those of us who have dedicated our lives and our careers to protecting children from harm, we have a lot to be grateful for as we advocate for the rights of […]


Can child support arrears be cancelled
Posted on May 3, 2018 at 9:43 pm and is filed under Uncategorized

Many persons who have fallen behind in child support often ask the question if child support arrears can be cancelled.  The following article dated May 3, 2018 by family law lawyer Mr. Gene Colman may help to answer some of these questions. https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/Articles-by-Gene-C-Colman/Can-Child-Support-Arrears-be-Cancelled.shtml